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  • TEARS ON SCREEN  Davina McCall Breaks Down as She Shares Emotional Breast Cancer Update — Fans Call It ‘Impossible to Watch Without Crying’ GE

    TEARS ON SCREEN  Davina McCall Breaks Down as She Shares Emotional Breast Cancer Update — Fans Call It ‘Impossible to Watch Without Crying’ GE

    TEARS ON SCREEN Davina McCall Breaks Down as She Shares Emotional Breast Cancer Update — Fans Call It ‘Impossible to Watch Without Crying’

    Davina McCall has given an update on her battle with breast cancer, while hosting a special Cancer Clinic Live on last night’s Stand Up To Cancer (December 12).

    The TV presenter – who got married to fiancé Michael Douglas earlier this month – revealed she’d been diagnosed with breast cancer in November.

    Davina said she was “angry” when she was given the news, which came less than a year after she underwent surgery for a brain tumour. She had a lumpectomy, and will have a course of radiotherapy in the New Year.


    Davina McCall gave an update on her own cancer treatment during last night’s Stand Up To Cancer (Credit: Channel 4)

    Davina McCall gives cancer update

    Speaking last night, Davina shared an update on how she’s doing. Speaking to camera at the start of the show, she said: “Earlier this year, I found a lump in my breast. It quickly led to tests and scans and then the word that no one ever wants to hear, cancer.

    “It was found early and surgeons were able to remove it. But not everyone gets that chance.”

    She then choked up as she spoke about her sister Caroline, who was diagnosed with late stage lung cancer just seven weeks before she died.


    Davina was speaking to Stewart about his treatment when he asked how she was (Credit: Channel 4)

    ‘I’m really good, thank you’

    Later in the show, Davina spoke to Stewart and his partner Michelle. They were at the clinic to discuss his battle with bowel cancer. However, before he headed into his appointment, Stewart asked Davina how she was doing. Clearly touched by his kindness, Davina got emotional again.

    “Can I just say, you asking me that, I can’t believe that, after everything you’ve been through,” she said.

    Davina then added: “Can I just say something, I’m really good, thank you.”

    Stewart, who has been receiving potentially life-saving immunotherapy, replied: “Good, that’s what I like to hear.”

    Davina then cupped his face and thanked him for his kindness, before he headed into his appointment. “Have a good meeting,” said the host. “Happy Christmas both of you – love you.”

    Davina kept her back to the camera, as if to compose herself, and viewers admitted they had joined the host in her tears.

    Viewers react

    “Davina was wonderful presenting last night from Addenbrooke’s. Such empathy and compassion and not afraid to show it. She knew first hand what those patients were going through,” said one.

    “Wishing you well Davina,” said a second. “Such an emotional watch,” said another, as someone else agreed: “A tough watch this.” “Why am I crying?” another posted. “God bless you, Davina.”

  • BREAKING  PRINCESS KATE & PRINCE WILLIAM’S 2025 CHRISTMAS CARD PHOTO STUNS THE WORLD — AND FANS CAN’T STOP STARING! GY

    BREAKING  PRINCESS KATE & PRINCE WILLIAM’S 2025 CHRISTMAS CARD PHOTO STUNS THE WORLD — AND FANS CAN’T STOP STARING! GY

    BREAKING  PRINCESS KATE & PRINCE WILLIAM’S 2025 CHRISTMAS CARD PHOTO STUNS THE WORLD — AND FANS CAN’T STOP STARING!

    PRINCESS KATE & PRINCE WILLIAM’S 2025 CHRISTMAS CARD PHOTO STUNS THE WORLD — AND FANS CAN’T STOP STARING!

    Kate Middleton and Prince William Just Released Their Dreamiest Photo Yet — and It’s Christmas-Card Perfect

    The Prince and Princess of Wales’ lastest portrait looked like a fairytale Christmas card
    Kate Middleton and Prince William in a photo released on Dec. 3, 2025.Credit : The Prince and Princess of WalesKate Middleton and Prince William looked straight out of a storybook in an official portrait taken just before the German state banquet.

    On Dec. 3, the Prince and Princess of Wales, both 43, oozed glamour in a new photo that they shared to social media just before the state banquet got underway at Windsor Castle.

    “Looking forward to a special banquet tonight in Windsor

    ,” they captioned the snap, adding emojis of the German and Union Jack flags.

    The photo was taken by Alex Bramall at Frogmore House, a royal residence near Windsor Castle, and showed the couple standing close together in front of a twinkling Christmas tree.
    Kate Middleton and Prince William in a photo released on Dec. 3, 2025.The Prince and Princess of Wales

    Princess Kate shimmered in Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet Tiara — wearing the historic headpiece for the first time — and it also marked her largest tiara moment to date. Until now, the Princess of Wales has favored more understated pieces, making her debut in the Oriental Circlet an especially exciting first for its scale and striking sparkle.

    The future queen also pinned on a pair of the late Queen Elizabeth’s earrings and brought the wow factor in a glittering blue caped gown by Jenny Packham with the Royal Family Order and the Royal Victorian Order sash and star.
    Family games

    Prince William, meanwhile, was dapper in a Windsor tail coat with white tie, plus his Most Noble Order of the Garter Sash with the Lesser George and Great Master of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath neck order, among other regalia and medals.

    The Prince and Princess of Wales got all dressed up for the diplomatic dinner at Windsor Castle that will cap the first day of the  German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and first lady Elke Büdenbender’s state visit to the U.K., where they will join King Charles and Queen Camilla in hosting the guests of honor.

    While Prince William and Princess Kate’s official picture before the bash would make for a fairytale Christmas card, they might already have another idea in the works!

    William and Kate are known to release a picture with their children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, around Christmas each year in a family tradition.

  • “SEVEN DAYS — OR SHE’S FINISHED!” 𝘍𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 unleashes a blistering ultimatum over jaw-dropping allegations against 𝘙𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘙𝘦𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘴 — triggering full-blown panic inside Westminster. Senior officials are scrambling, the clock is ticking… and the fallout could be seismic. Nigel Farage Declares 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 War on Rachel Reeves Over Blatant Ministerial Code Breach DE

    “SEVEN DAYS — OR SHE’S FINISHED!” 𝘍𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 unleashes a blistering ultimatum over jaw-dropping allegations against 𝘙𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘙𝘦𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘴 — triggering full-blown panic inside Westminster. Senior officials are scrambling, the clock is ticking… and the fallout could be seismic. Nigel Farage Declares 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 War on Rachel Reeves Over Blatant Ministerial Code Breach DE

    “SEVEN DAYS — OR SHE’S FINISHED!” 𝘍𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 unleashes a blistering ultimatum over jaw-dropping allegations against 𝘙𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘙𝘦𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘴 — triggering full-blown panic inside Westminster. Senior officials are scrambling, the clock is ticking… and the fallout could be seismic.

    Nigel Farage Declares 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 War on Rachel Reeves Over Blatant Ministerial Code Breach

  • “He Didn’t Win the Crown… But He Won the Room”: Tom Read Wilson Lands Major ITV Role Just Days After Leaving the Jungle FR

    “He Didn’t Win the Crown… But He Won the Room”: Tom Read Wilson Lands Major ITV Role Just Days After Leaving the Jungle FR

    “He Didn’t Win the Crown… But He Won the Room”: Tom Read Wilson Lands Major ITV Role Just Days After Leaving the Jungle

    Tom Read Wilson may have missed out on being crowned King of the Jungle —
    but just 72 hours after stepping out of camp, he has secured something even bigger:
    a brand-new presenting role on ITV’s This Morning.

    And according to insiders, ITV bosses didn’t just invite him…
    they chased him.

     A New Star Is Born on Daytime TV

    Viewers fell in love with Tom’s warmth, poetic charm and soothing voice during I’m A Celebrity 2025, and now ITV has snapped him up faster than any finalist this season — even faster than new Jungle King AngryGinge.

    On Thursday morning, Tom appeared on This Morning’s famous sofa, not as a guest… but in his debut as the show’s new “Agony Uncle”, answering viewers’ dilemmas in the emotional run-up to Christmas.

    And he absolutely nailed it.

    Ben Shephard told him:
    “In camp, you were the person everyone went to. You were born for this.”

    Tom blushed — then proved them right.

     Tom’s Advice Goes Viral

    When a viewer asked whether he should confess a crush at the office Christmas party, Tom delivered a line that instantly trended on X:

    “Sow the seeds before the wine does it for you.”

    Cat and Ben burst out laughing — and then offered him the job on air.

    “Would you come back?”
    Tom didn’t hesitate.
    “I would absolutely love to.”

    Just like that… a new daytime star was made.


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    I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Finalist Tom Read Wilson has landed a brand new role on ITV’s This Morning just days after leaving the jungle


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    The TV presenter, 39, was reportedly headhunted by ITV bosses shortly after finishing as runner-up behind new King of the Jungle AngryGinge (L-R Tom, AngryGinge, and Shona McGarty)

     From Late Arrival to Final Two: The Tom Effect

    Tom entered the jungle as a late arrival, an unknown quantity among fan favourites — but within days, he became one of the most popular campmates of the entire season.

    His gentle nature.
    His ability to listen.
    His hilarious turns of phrase (“I try to be a shoulder… and a bosom”).
    His emotional honesty.

    He didn’t just compete.
    He connected.

    And fans reacted — HARD.

    The finale received over 13 million votes, the highest in at least a decade, with many insisting Tom was the true winner.

     Fans Are Still Furious He Didn’t Win

    Social media hasn’t calmed down since:

    “Tom should’ve won. Full stop.”

    “Ginge has TikTok fans — Tom had the nation.”

    “I’m not watching next year. Justice for Tom.”

    But while the Jungle crown went elsewhere, the careers crown is clearly Tom’s.

     “I Shared More in That Jungle Than I Have in Years”

    Speaking on ITV2’s Unpacked, Tom opened up about the intensity of camp life:

    “If you add up the waking hours, I spent more time with these people than with my own loved ones this year.”

    And in true Tom fashion, he described himself as:

    “Disbosoming everything — I surprised even myself.”

     The Future Looks Golden for Tom Read Wilson

    He may have walked out of the jungle without a crown,
    but he walked straight into a primetime job, a national fanbase,
    and a brand-new chapter on one of the UK’s biggest TV shows.

    Sometimes you don’t need to win the game
    to win the nation.

  • BREAKING  King Charles III Breaks His Silence on Cancer — The Message Britain Needed to Hear FF

    BREAKING  King Charles III Breaks His Silence on Cancer — The Message Britain Needed to Hear FF

    BREAKING  King Charles III Breaks His Silence on Cancer — The Message Britain Needed to Hear

    The King has recorded a ‘personal message’ about his cancer diagnosis and recovery which will be played in a ground-breaking broadcast today.

    Charles’s address will be shown as part of ‘Stand Up To Cancer 2025’, a joint campaign by Cancer Research UK and Channel 4.

    The King, 77, was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of the disease in early 2024 and has been receiving weekly treatment ever since.

    Despite this he has continued with a packed working diary, with five state visits this year alone.

    In his message, the monarch will stress the importance of cancer screening programmes in enabling early diagnosis and will ‘reflect on his own recovery journey’.

    It was recorded during the last week of November in the Morning Room at Clarence House.

    This year’s Stand Up To Cancer event is designed to drive awareness of the importance of early diagnosis, as well as raising funds for cancer research and support all those affected by the illness.

    His Majesty’s message will form part of Channel 4’s flagship night of programmes and will be aired at 8pm, shortly before a unique live broadcast from a cancer clinic at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, presented by presenter Davina McCall, who was herself recently treated for breast cancer.


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    King Charles has recorded a message about his cancer diagnosis and recovery, which will be broadcast on Channel 4 today. It was recorded during the last week of November in the Morning Room at Clarence House, seen here


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    Earlier this year the King visited patients at the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Birmingham and spoke to them candidly about his own experience of cancer

    As far as royal communications are concerned, particularly for a head of state, it is a major break with tradition to offer a personal, televised message on a private medical matter.

    Buckingham Palace has always chosen not to reveal the King’s own cancer or treatment, although they have confirmed that it is not prostate-related.

    This is partly out of medical privacy, but also because Charles has been personally keen for his openness in speaking about living a full life with the disease, while undergoing treatment, to appeal to the widest possible audience.

    His decision to speak publicly about such a difficult personal matter sparked a huge uptick in people seeking information from NHS and charity websites.

    The monarch was diagnosed in February last year, days after going into hospital for routine surgery for an enlarged prostate.

    At the time Buckingham Palace said: ‘During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.

    ‘His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties.

    ‘Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.


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    The King has continued with a packed working diary including a visit from US President Donald Trump in September

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    ‘The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure.

    ‘He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.

    ‘His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.’

    This year’s Stand Up To Cancer initiative has launched a simple online screening checker – screeningchecker.co.uk – which helps users determine which breast, bowel and cervical screening programmes they may be eligible for, provides trusted information from Cancer Research UK, and directs users to further support where needed.

  • TEARS ACROSS BRITAIN  Dame Joanna Lumley’s Emotional Health Confession Shocks Fans  The beloved national treasure has spoken with heartbreaking honesty about her health — and her moving words have left the nation in tears. Messages of love are pouring in for one of Britain’s most cherished icons. DF

    TEARS ACROSS BRITAIN  Dame Joanna Lumley’s Emotional Health Confession Shocks Fans  The beloved national treasure has spoken with heartbreaking honesty about her health — and her moving words have left the nation in tears. Messages of love are pouring in for one of Britain’s most cherished icons. DF

    TEARS ACROSS BRITAIN  Dame Joanna Lumley’s Emotional Health Confession Shocks Fans  The beloved national treasure has spoken with heartbreaking honesty about her health — and her moving words have left the nation in tears. Messages of love are pouring in for one of Britain’s most cherished icons.

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    Dame Joanna’s support has been welcomed by campaigners(Image: FilmMagic)

    Actress Dame Joanna Lumley has spoken out in favour of assisted dying, saying she would not want to carry on if she couldn’t talk or eat or recognise her loved ones.

    The 79-year-old star said she supports the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which was backed by MPs last month and is heading for the Lords this autumn. The new law would allow terminally ill adults with less than six months to live to apply for an assisted death.

    Asked about the bill in an interview with Saga Magazine, Dame Joanna, best known for her role as Patsy in the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous, said: “People are terribly anxious about it and think one may be coerced. But I’m saying this now, when nobody’s coercing me – don’t let me turn into somebody who doesn’t recognise the people I love most, where I’m having a miserable time. When I get to the stage where I can’t speak and have to be fed, that won’t be me any more – and that’s when I wouldn’t mind saying farewell.”

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    Louise said she hoped the bill would make it through the Lords(Image: AP)

    One of the bill’s most high-profile supporters has been TV presenter Dame Esther Rantzen, 85, who has terminal cancer and is being backed by her daughter Rebecca Wilcox. Esther recently urged members of the Lords not to block the legislation.

    Dame Joanna’s support has been welcomed by campaigners, including Louise Shackleton. Louise is being probed by police after reporting herself for going with her husband Anthony, 59, to the Dignitas group in Switzerland. Anthony, who had motor neurone disease, had decided to end his life, aided by Dignitas, in December.

    Louise, 58, from North Yorkshire, told the Mirror how she would be burying his ashes today. She said: “Monday is my husband’s 60th birthday and it’s the day we lay him to rest.

    “He would have been overwhelmed that such a huge star has spoken out. I would like to thank Joanna on behalf of fellow campaigners for having the courage to speak out and to represent the vast majority of people who are in agreement with what she is saying but haven’t got her platform.”

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    Sh said one of the bill’s most high-profile supporters has been TV presenter Dame Esther Rantzen(Image: PA)

    Louise said she hoped the bill would make it through the Lords. She said: “Hopefully, there will be measured, educated and community focused progress to move this forward.”

    Dignity in Dying CEO Sarah Wootton said: “Dame Joanna’s com­­ments show that just like the overwhelming majority of the public, she supports assisted dying for terminally ill, mentally competent adults, which puts power in the hands of dying people to choose how they die. People want to know that when they are dying, they will have the peace of mind of being able to ask for a safe, peaceful assisted death.

    “We urge the Lords to listen to dying people, bereaved families and the public.”

    But the bill does have its opponents. Gordon Macdonald, CEO of Care Not Killing, said after the last vote: “This is a deeply flawed and dangerous bill which fails to protect vulnerable and disabled people from coercion.”

    However Louise responded: “The bill does not include disabled people, it does not include people with anorexia or the elderly, unless they have a terminal illness with an assessed sound mind and less than six months to live.”

  • “GIVE HIM THE JOB — NOW!” Viewers Beg ITV to Hire Tom Read Wilson After What Looked Like a Secret Screen Test! DD

    “GIVE HIM THE JOB — NOW!” Viewers Beg ITV to Hire Tom Read Wilson After What Looked Like a Secret Screen Test! DD

    “GIVE HIM THE JOB — NOW!” Viewers Beg ITV to Hire Tom Read Wilson After What Looked Like a Secret Screen Test!

    This Morning viewers have issued a desperate plea to ITV over I’m A Celebrity favourite Tom Read Wilson.

    Fans believe the 2025 jungle star may be destined for a regular slot on the show, after a successful debut appearance as an Agony Uncle on today’s (December 11) episode.


    Tom Read Wilson appeared on This Morning today (Credit: ITV)

    Tom Read Wilson impresses This Morning viewers

    Having made his name on reality TV show Celebs Go Dating, Tom seemed the perfect candidate to give the audience at home advice on their juicy Christmas dilemmas. The segment followed Tom reflecting on his time in the jungle with presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard.

    This Morning viewers were certainly impressed with how he fared, with many cheering him on on social media.

    One person tweeted: “Tom for Agony Uncle #thismorning.” “I’m pleased we’ve got a bit more Tom today,” somebody else also agreed.

    A third likewise gushed: “It is SO wonderful to see @TomReadWilson on this morning right now. You are fabulous, Tom!”


    Tom Read Wilson recently starred on I’m A Celebrity (Credit: Cover Images)
    Others also speculated over whether the star was being ‘screen-tested’ for future appearances on the programme.

    One fan said: “I have to say Tom is really good with this advice, I can see him doing the This Morning competition next week.”

    “Tom for Fridays #thismorning,” commented somebody else, calling for a presenting shake-up.

    Is this a screen test for future presenting opportunities for @TomReadWilson #ThisMorning (I hope so) pic.twitter.com/o2JIKMhNnR

    — Tasha – Mummy&Moose (@mummyandmoose) December 11, 2025

    Meanwhile, another fan also asked: “Is this a screen test for future presenting opportunities for Tom Read Wilson #This Morning (I hope so).”

    A fourth fan was keen to go a step further: “Even better, can we have Tom instead of Cat and Ben?”

    After the final dilemma, Cat and Ben then quizzed Tom on whether he’d come back to play Agony Uncle again. Were they dropping hints, we wonder?!

    Read More: I’m A Celebrity’s Tom Read Wilson ‘almost died’ on ‘nightmare’ date: ‘It was just ghastly’

  • Joe Sugg Sends Fans WILD Teasing ‘Secret’ New Show With Dianne  The clues are cryptic, the chemistry is undeniable — and the internet is already in meltdown. What are they cooking up? VG

    Joe Sugg Sends Fans WILD Teasing ‘Secret’ New Show With Dianne  The clues are cryptic, the chemistry is undeniable — and the internet is already in meltdown. What are they cooking up? VG

    Joe Sugg Sends Fans WILD Teasing ‘Secret’ New Show With Dianne  The clues are cryptic, the chemistry is undeniable — and the internet is already in meltdown. What are they cooking up?

    Strictly Come Dancing lovebirds Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell have been together for seven years after meeting on the show.

    Earlier this year, Joe and Dianne announced the exciting news that they are expecting their first baby together. And they have been giving fans insights to the journey – even showing the baby’s nursery a few days ago.

    But now, it looks like that’s not the only exciting venture, Joe has also announced they are currently working on a new show. And fans have been sent wild trying to work out what it will be.
    Joe has revealed exciting news (Credit: YouTube)

    Joe Sugg teases new show

    This entire month Joe Sugg is taking part in ‘Vlogmas’, a term used to describe when content creators post a vlog for every day as Christmas approaches.

    But while it’s usually just snippets of his life with Dianne, last night’s vlog teased something even bigger – a new show surrounding him and Dianne.

    Speaking to the camera, the 34-year-old said:”Just finished meeting number one of the day. A very, very exciting meeting. All I am going to say is that is for – and brace yourselves – a new show. Involving myself. And Dianne.”

    However, that wasn’t all he was actually going to say, as he revealed a little bit more about the details later in the vlog.

    He told viewers: “I have just been going through the itinerary for the show. I don’t want to keep it all a secret. But the one thing I do have here, which I had to do a double take at.

    “It says, in brackets and capital letters, ‘Only Joe enters the mine close brackets’. It sounds terrifying because I am claustrophobic.”

    So, while Joe didn’t give away what the new show involves, it definitely got fans excited.
    Joe and Dianne announced their pregnancy earlier this year (Credit: ITV)

    What is Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell new show about?

    While they met on the hit TV show Strictly, the couple haven’t actually been on their own show together.

    Five years ago, in 2020, the couple were supposed to go on a UK tour together. The tour was called, ‘The Joe and Dianne Show’ and was scheduled to take place during March and April in 2020.

    They had explained that there would be a mix of comedy, chats, and of course some dancing! But unfortunately, it never got to happen. The Covid-19 pandemic happened, so Joe and Dianne were forced to postpone. However, a year later, the show was cancelled completely.

    So, while we don’t have any more information on the Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell show just yet, fans have been speculating if it will be similar to that – or if we could more of a behind-the-scenes look.

    One fan penned on X: “Joe and Dianne are doing a new show together!! I wonder if it’s a dance show like how their 2020 tour was meant to be. Or if it is something very different!”

    Another added: “No way. Joe and Dianne show 2.0.”

    “Say what? A new show for Joe and Dianne? Hell yeah. This is exciting” a third wrote.

    An excited fan commented on the vlog: “Excited about the new show with Dianne. I can’t wait to hear more about it.”

    “Oh I can’t wait to hear about the show. Will we get to see baby Sugg, I wonder?” another asked.

    Hopefully they give us more information soon because it sounds amazing!”

    Read more: Dad-to-be Joe Sugg’s heartbreaking confession about condition that took over his life: ‘I was so scared’

    What do you think of Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell working on a new show together? Let us know by leaving a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix. We want to know your thoughts!

  • SHOCKWAVE THROUGH BRITAIN: New Asylum Figures Reveal Scale of Crisis  The latest data has stunned the nation, exposing numbers far higher than expected — and sparking an immediate political firestorm. Here’s what the figures REALLY show. DF

    SHOCKWAVE THROUGH BRITAIN: New Asylum Figures Reveal Scale of Crisis  The latest data has stunned the nation, exposing numbers far higher than expected — and sparking an immediate political firestorm. Here’s what the figures REALLY show. DF

    SHOCKWAVE THROUGH BRITAIN: New Asylum Figures Reveal Scale of Crisis  The latest data has stunned the nation, exposing numbers far higher than expected — and sparking an immediate political firestorm. Here’s what the figures REALLY show.

    The number of appeals migrants are launching to stay in Britain has rocketed.

    Britain’s asylum crisis is intensifying (Image: Getty)

    Britain’s asylum crisis has intensified, with a growing number of people refused sanctuary continuing to receive taxpayer-funded support. New figures published by the Ministry of Justice revealed 69,670 cases in the asylum appeals backlog at the end of September.

    This was more than twice the number at the same point last year, when the figure stood at 34,234. New appeals submitted to the court soared by 240% from 4,818 in June to September to 16,398 in the same period this year. Those with an active asylum case – or appeal – are still entitled to receiving asylum support, including taxpayer-funded hotels.

    About 70% of asylum seekers whose claims are rejected by the Home Office go on to launch legal challenges in a bid to have the decision reversed.

    The number of asylum appeals is now also higher than the number of cases awaiting an initial decision.

    This figure stood at 62,171 at the end of September, according to Home Office data published last month.

    It means the appeals backlog has overtaken the backlog for initial claims for the first time since comparable data began in 2015.

    Dr Mihnea Cuibus, a researcher at the Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford, said: “While the Government has made some progress in reducing the initial decision backlog, more decisions and a higher refusal rate have led to a rapid increase in the appeals backlog.

    “This underlines the challenges facing the Government in its goals of ending the use of hotels for asylum seekers and clearing backlogs.

    “A lack of tribunal capacity makes it difficult to accelerate appeals decision-making. It remains to be seen to what extent recently announced reforms to the appeals process, which include creating a new body with adjudicators replacing judges, will help address the rising backlog.”

    Enver Solomon, chief executive at the Refugee Council, said: “The Government may have brought down the backlog of initial asylum applications, but poor-quality decisions are pushing people straight into a new one.”

    The charity estimated that the near-70,000 backlog of asylum appeal cases relates to about 90,000 people.

    This is based on a ratio of 1.3 people per asylum case, as suggested by the Home Office data for applications.

    An asylum case can refer to one person or to a group of people – typically a main applicant and their family members.

    Mr Solomon added: “Right now, more than 90,000 men, women and children – twice as many as last year – are stuck in limbo, unable to move on with their lives as they wait to appeal their decision. Many of these people are in expensive and unsuitable hotels.

    “People deserve a quick and accurate decision the first time around. If the Government focused on getting decisions right, they could reduce the number of refugees trapped in uncertainty after fleeing persecution and violence.

    “And to clear the backlog and close asylum hotels next year, they should grant temporary protection – subject to rigorous security checks – to people from countries like Sudan and Afghanistan where ongoing conflicts mean they are almost certain to be recognised as refugees.”

    A previously announced package of reforms aimed at making Britain a less attractive destination for illegal migrants included limiting to one the number of appeals asylum seekers whose claims are denied can make against their removal, rather than multiple challenges on different grounds.

    Labour has pledged to no longer use asylum hotels by the end of this Parliament – which would be 2029, if not earlier.

    But the latest data from the Home Office, published last month, showed an increase, from 32,041 at the end of June to 36,273 at the end of September.

    The number was also up on the same point last year, when there were 35,628 asylum seekers in hotels.

    The issue has come to the fore in recent times with protests outside hotels, and the Government has announced the use of alternative accommodation, including military barracks, as part of efforts to stop using hotels to temporarily house asylum seekers.

  • “OUTRAGE EXPLODES!” Fiona Bruce Hit With Viewer FURY After Question Time Meltdown  The studio gasped — the internet erupted. Fans are demanding action after a segment so chaotic it triggered an Ofcom complaint overnight. ER

    “OUTRAGE EXPLODES!” Fiona Bruce Hit With Viewer FURY After Question Time Meltdown  The studio gasped — the internet erupted. Fans are demanding action after a segment so chaotic it triggered an Ofcom complaint overnight. ER

    “OUTRAGE EXPLODES!” Fiona Bruce Hit With Viewer FURY After Question Time Meltdown  The studio gasped — the internet erupted. Fans are demanding action after a segment so chaotic it triggered an Ofcom complaint overnight.

    BBC viewers were left raging minutes into Question Time

    BBC Question Time viewers call for Fiona Bruce’s ‘replacement’ (Image: BBC)

    Fiona Bruce presented an hour of debate from Paisley, Scotland as the Question Time host was joined on the panel with the leader of the SNP at Westminster, Stephen Flynn; the leader of Scottish Labour, Anas Sarwar; the leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Russell Findlay, journalist and commentator Angela Haggerty, and the former Conservative trade minster, Lord Malcolm Offord, who has defected to Reform. Just mintues into the programme, Fiona concluded it was “hard work” on this programme as she admittedly “struggled to get a word in edgeways” with the panel.

    Social media users hit out at the host after the conversation turned to immigration. Viewers slammed the programme for having another Reform representative on the panel sparking an Ofcom complaint.

    One X user fumed: “No Fiona Bruce, it’s you that’s hard work. You had the whole hour last week on immigration and here you are again pandering to Reform. @Ofcom#bbcqt.”

    Another questioned: “Wildly off topic from the question! Why is Fiona indulging Offord and Findlay? #bbcqt.”

    A user suggested: “Because there is a #BBCBias to Tories and Reform #bbcqt.”

    A fourth remarked: “Fiona Bruce: ‘Since we’re talking about Reform policy ….’ Yes, you are. But why? You should be dealing with audience questions, not wandering off into a cosy chat about one party’s policies. #bbcqt”

    While another added: “More disproportionate representation of Reform UK by a state funded media outlet. Shame on you. #BBCQT.”

    A sixth said: “Fiona Bruce just can’t contain her glee at having yet another REFUK person on her panel. FFS.”(sic)

    Lord Malcolm Offord recently defected to Reform UK (Image: BBC)

    It comes after an audience member addressed recent reports that one in three people in Glasgow don’t speak English as their first language.

    Social media users were unimpressed about another discussion on immigration.

    Fiona commented: “This has come up because Nigel Farage, your new leader Malcolm, talked about the fact that 29 per cent of schoolchildren have English as a second language. He described it as the cultural smashing of Glasgow. Is that right Malcolm?”

    Malcolm said: “I wouldn’t use that language.”

    He went on to say that immigrants will need to integrate into British society.

    Meanwhile, it didn’t take long for social media users to react to Thursday evening’s discussion as some called for the host’s replacement.

    One X user fumed: “Replace Fiona Bruce with Victoria Derbyshire and I might just watch again #bbcqt.”

    A second echoed: “Fiona Bruce needs replacing,” while a third shared a poll asking their followers if the BBC host should be dropped from Question Time.

    However, others praised the BBC regular as one gushed:#”bbcqt well, that was exciting! Good night all x.” Another commented: “Well done Fiona.”